This Friday (May 8) marks the 75th anniversary of VE Day.
While the coronavirus outbreak has altered plans for the day there are still ways residents can safely mark the event from their homes.
In West Lothian, the day will be commemorated with a special social media broadcast from the Royal British Legion Scotland’s Livingston Branch, featuring the Lord Lieutenant for West Lothian, Moira Niven and the West Lothian Provost, Tom Kerr.
West Lothian Council Provost Tom Kerr said: “This year marks a really important milestone in our country’s history – the 75th anniversary of Victory In Europe. It’s right that we all take a moment to remember the efforts and sacrifices made on our behalf by soldiers and citizens at the time.
“Clearly this was not how we envisaged celebrating VE Day – the council had a special event planned to mark the anniversary and I know of other events that were planned across West Lothian.
“However, it’s really important that people remain at home at the current time to protect each other and the NHS.”
Visit the VE Day website www.veday75.org for suggestions on how to mark the day.
Please check the Royal British Legion Scotland’s Livingston Branch Facebook page on the day. The content will also be shared via the council’s own social media channels
